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The most accurate way to determine if poultry is done is to use a meat thermometer, and there are many different kinds available. It is important to use one to ensure cooked meats have reached a safe temperature, and also to prevent overcooking. An oven-safe […]

Slicing hard butternut squash can be tricky because it is dense and tough, but we have a how-to guide that will make preparing your favorite winter squash dish a breeze. If you want to bake halves of squash in the skins (as pictured above), microwave […]

Have you been enjoying our October Slow Cooker Takeover? So far, we’ve shared recipes for caramel-dipped apples and butternut squash soup, given away two slow cooker gift baskets and our #HBSlowCookerClub contest has been popular on Facebook as people vote for their favorite recipes. Edit: contest […]

We are so excited to be talking about slow cookers this month and loved reading all your comments about your favorite memories, recipes and excitement to win the gift baskets! Today’s winner of our brand new leaf-patterned slow cooker gift basket will also get a […]

Annalise Sandberg writes the blog Completely Delicious from her home in Utah, where she lives with her husband Steve, son John and dog Pi. She is a passionate baker who is almost completely self taught, learning from trial and error. Like us, she believes that […]

Are you craving soup? It must be the cool weather and the slow cooker recipes we’ve been featuring! One of our favorites is this hearty soup that can easily be made in the slow cooker. We love the creamy sweetness of the butternut squash and […]

With the holidays coming up, there will be lots of parties, get-togethers and dinners with friends. If you’re in need of a hostess gift, we have a few ideas that might be better than the traditional bottle of wine or potted plant. Citrus Juicer […]

Yesterday, we shared our favorite Halloween cupcake recipes. As the season of sweets approaches, we thought we’d offer some tips to help you frost your cupcakes like a pro. The quickest and easiest way to frost a cupcake is with a decorating bag fitted with […]

Don’t forget, October is all about slow cookers and we are giving away a slow cooker gift basket every Friday. Click here to learn more about what to expect from us in October’s Slow Cooker Takeover and check back on Monday for another exciting gift […]

It’s finally October, a month full of costumes, parties, tricks and treats. The kids will be invited to parties and they will be excited to show off their favorite sweets. Make these entertaining Halloween-themed cupcakes as a family for a spooky and sweet activity. Check […]

I remember attending the state fair when I was a kid and tugging on my dad’s shirt until he gave in and bought a caramel apple for me. My brother liked candied apples, so he’d get one of those, and then we’d proceed to […]